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Retirement Living In Kossuth County - Iowa


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Area Description

Kossuth County is in the north central part of Iowa. Algona is the county seat with population of just under 6,000. We have a diverse business community with great retail, industry, manufacturing, restaurants, motels, Bed & Breakfast, etc.

Algona has many city parks and outdoor recreational area. Our Senior Citizens center offers a variety of social activities. There are many activities available throughout the year - both on weekdays and on weekends - due to the many service club projects, school and church groups, etc. We have a YMCA with programming for all ages. Our area has something to offer people of all ages.

Includes Cities/Towns: Algona, Bancroft, Burt, Lakota, Ledyard, Swea City, Titonka, Whittemore.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness


    We have a walking/biking trail. Our State Park offers hiking areas. Algona is a certified Blue Zone community and there are many activities available now and more planned for the future to tie in to that designation. We have a POW Museum, Nativity Scene (constructed by German POW's and donated to the Algona community) and the Kossuth County Agriculture & Motorsports Museum.

Cultural Activities


We have an arts council and a charitable trust that bring concerts/plays to our area.

Public transportation


A region transit bus through our arear council of governments.

Medical Facilities


Our health care center is affiliated with Mercy Health Network. It is affiliated with Mercy Health network and offers a specialty clinic with physicians from nearby Mason City providing Algona area residents with quality health care without the additional travel. We also have a clinic with many well qualified general physicians.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Kossuth County, Iowa?

For those of you that retire in Kossuth County, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 10's and highs in the upper 20's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 0's. You may have some days below 0°. Expect a few days of rain. Assume a few days of snow with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Kossuth County such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Kossuth County is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Expect a few days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Kossuth County, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  6 F°  15 F°  24 F°
 Feb  10 F°  20 F°  29 F°
 Mar  22 F°  32 F°  42 F°
 Apr  34 F°  46 F°  58 F°
 May  47 F°  59 F°  70 F°
 Jun  57 F°  68 F°  79 F°
 Jul  61 F°  72 F°  83 F°
 Aug  59 F°  70 F°  80 F°
 Sep  49 F°  61 F°  73 F°
 Oct  37 F°  48 F°  60 F°
 Nov  24 F°  33 F°  43 F°
 Dec  10 F°  19 F°  27 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  31  11
 Feb  0  27  7
 Mar  0  26  1
 Apr  0  12  0
 May  1  1  0
 Jun  2  0  0
 Jul  4  0  0
 Aug  2  0  0
 Sep  1  1  0
 Oct  0  10  0
 Nov  0  24  1
 Dec  0  30  7

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  1 "  5  11 %
 Feb  1 "  4  16 %
 Mar  2 "  6  26 %
 Apr  3 "  9  35 %
 May  4 "  11  46 %
 Jun  5 "  11  57 %
 Jul  5 "  9  63 %
 Aug  4 "  8  62 %
 Sep  3 "  8  51 %
 Oct  2 "  7  38 %
 Nov  2 "  6  27 %
 Dec  1 "  5  16 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  8 "  20  4
 Feb  6 "  17  3
 Mar  6 "  8  3
 Apr  2 "  1  1
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  5 "  5  3
 Dec  9 "  16  5


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Cost of Living for Kossuth County, IA

Kossuth County, Iowa cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:

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Senior Housing Options

We have a variety of apartment rentals, assisted living facilities, etc.

Senior Assistance in Kossuth County, IA

Kossuth County, Iowa offers the following assistance for seniors:
Our senior center offers a noon meal, in addition to meals on wheels. There is a community health through our hospital for those in need of in home care.

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Kossuth County Offer For Retirees?

We have a program through our community college - RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program. People sign up and are called for volunteer opportunities through schools, churches, Chamber of Commerce, etc.

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